Posted by George on September 20, 2000 at 11:04:37:
In Reply to: Christina and Socrates name days posted by Taura on September 19, 2000 at 08:44:56:
: Hi,
: Could anybody tell me when the name days for Christina and Socrates are.
: Also, is it true that Greeks celebrate their name days more than their birthdays? Is a name day more important. How do you celebrate a name day? Do you send cards and give presents? Is there perhaps a special meal?
The name day for Christina is on December 25th. For Socrates, and ancient Greek name, the celebration would occur on November 1st, All Saints Day. In Greece a name day is more important than a birthday, though celebrated similarly with cards/present and a nice dinner.
Hope this helps.